Cathedrals: Bibles of Stone

Daily Objectives:

• Journal (click here for journal)
  
• Word Wall and Review
• Cathedral MME and notes (MME link posted after end of school day.)
• Video and drawing a diagram - round vs. pointed arch? 2 other differences between the two?

MAIN IDEA: In the Middle Ages, giant churches called Cathedrals were built to honor god.

Words worth knowing

•       Cathedral:  a large church, home to a bishop. Housed holy relics.

•       Relic:  a piece of a saint or other sacred object

•       Stained Glass:   picture stories from the Bible and church history

•       Romanesque Architecture:  early cathedral -short, squat, small windows and heavy walls.

•       Gothic Architecture:  tall, graceful churches with large windows and narrow supports, made possible by buttresses.

•       Flying Buttresses:  an external support that holds up a wall.

•       Gargoyle:  a stone statue on the outside of a cathedral.

Left side activity: Watch this video about the difference between Romanesque and Gothic Cathedrals. For your "left side activity," draw and label the different types of arches used in these cathedrals. List at least two other differences.

Think you've got it down? 

Take the Romanesque vs. Gothic quiz to test your knowledge! These pictures are taken in High-Def by a photographer Trey Ratkin.

For the MME in class in case you were gone or need to review: Click here.